Travelling from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) to El Salvador International Airport (SAL): what you need to know
Guadalajara and San Salvador share the same timezone, UTC-6.
Leave enough time to catch your GDL to SAL flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to El Salvador International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between GDL and SAL:
Benito Juarez International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) to El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
R 3,034 is the lowest price for a one-way Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to El Salvador International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 5,710. These prices can change based on availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from GDL to SAL if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when looking for a flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to El Salvador International Airport.
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Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to El Salvador International Airport.
Handy information about Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
71.31% of flights departing from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport is about 21 kilometres from central Guadalajara. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 55 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near GDL? If you're boarding an early flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to El Salvador International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
Book a hotel close to SAL if you're on a late Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to El Salvador International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up an El Salvador International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Budget, Fox - Rent A Car or Europcar and explore beyond San Salvador's main sights.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from El Salvador International Airport around two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from El Salvador International Airport (SAL) to central San Salvador
From El Salvador International Airport, San Salvador is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to El Salvador International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to San Salvador. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to El Salvador International Airport for March if you'd like to visit San Salvador during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from GDL to SAL in January. Temperatures average between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.
Explore more of El Salvador
You've done San Salvador, now it's time to discover other corners of El Salvador. Journey about 8 kilometres north-east to Soyapango to tick off its top sights. From Parque de Ciudad Credisa to MONUMENTO A LOS HERMANOS CAIDOS and Zona verde (cancha, parque y casa comunal), you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Santa Ana is another favourite destination in El Salvador and is around 48 kilometres north-west of San Salvador. No journey is complete without dropping by Planta seca, Secundario Condominios Procavia Park and San Cayetano Park.
